February 11, 1998
GINA KEENEY TO LEAVE COMMISSION
Regina M. (Gina) Keeney, Chief of the International Bureau, announced
today that she is leaving the Commission on March 5 to run the
Washington office of Dell Computer.
"Gina is an exceptional public servant, one who combines great
intellect and dedication with a warm personality," said Chairman
Kennard. "I speak for Commission colleagues both past and present
in expressing our profound appreciation for her leadership and her
extraordinary accomplishments."
During her four and a half years with the Commission, Keeney served
as chief of three bureaus and played a major role in shaping many of
the Commission's most significant policy initiatives.
She joined the Commission in 1994 as the first Chief of the
newly-created Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Under her
leadership, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau conducted the
first highly successful spectrum auction, generating more than $7
billion for the U.S. Treasury.
In 1995, she was appointed Chief of the Common Carrier Bureau. Under
her leadership, the Bureau spearheaded the Commission's implementation
of the landmark Telecommunications Act of 1996. While she was chief,
the Bureau met every deadline for implementing the numerous challenging
proceedings called for in the Act, including rulemakings on
interconnection, universal service, and access charge reform.
FCC Chairman Kennard appointed Keeney Chief of the International Bureau
in 1997. As Chief, she was responsible for policy regarding
international telecommunications facilities and services, licensing of
satellites, and the implementation of the ground-breaking WTO Agreement
on Basic Telecommunications Services as well as the Commission's
International Accounting Rates Benchmark Order. The results of these
efforts have already yielded direct savings for U.S. consumers.
"It's been a great honor to serve in government during some of the most
dynamic years in the history of communications policy," said Keeney.
"I am proud to have played a part in advancing competition in the
telecommunications industry and to have worked with so many dedicated
public servants."
"The Supreme Court's ruling upholding the Commission's interconnection
decision is the highest endorsement possible of Gina's work," said
Chairman Kennard. "This ruling confirms that the Commission's work to
facilitate competition will continue to deliver benefits to consumers.
Gina's contributions to the Commission will continue to benefit consumers
for years to come."
Before joining the FCC, Keeney served as the Senior Republican Counsel for
Communications to the Senate Commerce Committee from 1985-1994. She is a
graduate of Harvard Law School and Georgetown University.
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